# Briar Cliff University

> Briar Cliff University is a private nonprofit university in Sioux City, IA, with 624 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $27,472 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 45.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $59,643.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/briar-cliff-university-298
- Location: Sioux City, IA, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.briarcliff.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 152992
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $39,064 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,064 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $27,472 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 45.6% |
| First-year retention rate | 64.2% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $59,643 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 624 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Briar Cliff University tuition?

Tuition at Briar Cliff University is $39,064 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $27,472 a year.

### What is the average net price at Briar Cliff University?

The average net price at Briar Cliff University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $27,472 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Briar Cliff University?

45.6% of first-time, full-time students at Briar Cliff University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Briar Cliff University?

The closest matches are Clarke University, Mount Mercy University, and Loras College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/briar-cliff-university-298. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.